ALEXANDRIA, Va., March 5, 2026 – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has launched a Faith and Justice Concentration in its Master of Divinity degree. The new offering enables students to pursue a pathway that focuses on formation for transformative engagement in the public square. The concentration prepares Christian leaders to engage their communities faithfully and effectively […]
Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) y The General Theological Seminary (GTS) anunciaron hoy que el Muy Reverendo Ian S. Markham, Ph.D., se retirará al final del año académico 2027–2028. Su retiro pondrá fin a 21 años de liderazgo transformador como Decano y Presidente de Virginia Theological Seminary, y a seis años como Presidente de The General […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va., February 11, 2026 – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has conferred the Dean’s Cross for Servant Leadership on Stephen Colbert for his work as a satirist who provokes critical thinking and inspires change, and on Evelyn McGee-Colbert for her ministry and leadership in the arts. The Dean’s Cross is the highest honor the Seminary […]
Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) and The General Theological Seminary (GTS) announced today that the Very Rev. Ian S. Markham, Ph.D., will retire at the end of the 2027-28 academic year. His retirement will conclude 21 years of transformative leadership as the dean and president of VTS, and six years as the president of GTS, a […]
The African American Episcopal Historical Collection (AAEHC) is now accepting applications for its 2026–2027 research travel grants, supporting scholars and researchers working with its unique archival collections. Travel reimbursement grants are open to faculty, students, independent researchers, clergy, and laypersons. Funds may be used for travel, lodging, meals, photocopying, and other research expenses. Application deadline: […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va. December 9, 2025 – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has been awarded a $5 million grant from Lilly Endowment Inc. to help revitalize faith by sharing personal narratives. The grant, which is the largest in the Seminary’s history, is funded through Lilly Endowment’s National Storytelling Initiative on Christian Faith and Life. The funding will […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va. November 21, 2024 – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) is excited to announce the publication of The Varieties of Episcopal Theological Education by the Rev. Robert D. Flanagan, DMin, Dean’s Advisor for Partnerships at VTS. The book examines significant changes to the way Episcopal priests and deacons are being formed. In The Varieties of […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va., October 7, 2025 – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) today announced the launch of the Saint Nicholas Center for Faith and Justice, a new initiative to train Christian leaders for transformative engagement in the public square. The Center builds on the Seminary’s institutional commitment to justice, including its Reparations Program and longstanding work across […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va., October 3, 2025 – Virginia Theological Seminary and its Center for Anglican Communion Studies are delighted to join our sisters and brothers throughout the world in welcoming the Right Reverend and Right Honourable Dame Sarah Mullally as the next Archbishop of Canterbury. Bishop Sarah will be the 106th Archbishop of Canterbury since the […]
ALEXANDRIA, Va., September 25, 2025 – Virginia Theological Seminary (VTS) has held a groundbreaking ceremony for its Reparations Memorial to honor African Americans who labored at the Seminary between 1823 and 1951. The memorial is part of the Seminary’s Reparations Program. Created by mother and daughter team Martha Jackson-Jarvis and Njena Surae Jarvis from Jackson-Jarvis […]